stand by
Example Sentences
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Stand-by staffs were detailed to treat emergency cases in hospitals�but getting to the hospital was a problem.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rice, the Ideal Stand-by Rice.—I think rice is about the best stand-by of all.
From Camp and Trail by White, Stewart Edward
"Stand-by for snap-out—" the croak went down to the engines where Ali now held Stotz's post.
From Plague Ship by Norton, Andre
Stand-by men were no longer required and were no longer assigned.
From Triplanetary by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
But the original Stand-by was as follows: "Resolved, that Education is better than Wealth."
From People You Know by Ade, George
